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Carbonnier appointed Head of UBP Investment Advisors SA

Union Bancaire Privée (“UBP”) has announced the appointment of Frédéric Carbonnier as CEO of UBP Investment Advisors SA (“UBP IAS”) with effect from 1 January 2016. Created by UBP in Geneva in February 2014, UBP IAS is a Swiss company registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that specialises in the management of investment portfolios for US residents and citizens.

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Net profit at the end of June 2018 rose to CHF 115.3 million, up 5.3% from CHF 109.5 million from the same period in 2017. The operating result of CHF 147.4 million, compared with CHF 133.9 million a year earlier, represents an increase of 10.1% (+ CHF 13.5 million). Assets under management reached CHF 128.4 billion thanks to net inflows of CHF 2.7 billion.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has announced that it has agreed to acquire ACPI Investments Limited (ACPI), an independent London-based investment management company, and the activities of ACPI IM Limited in Jersey. The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory bodies, and is expected to complete during the fourth quarter of 2018.

UBP SA is launching a new equity arbitrage strategy on its alternative UCITS platform in partnership with London-based alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP (“Cheyne Capital”). This is the fourth addition to UBP’s alternative UCITS platform, which now has close to CHF 700 million in assets under management.

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Union Bancaire Privée has announced a new addition to its equity product range with the launch of a Positive Impact Equity strategy. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to responsible investment and addresses the growing client demand for investment solutions that combine ethical aspects with performance.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has announced that it has agreed to acquire ACPI Investments Limited (ACPI), an independent London-based investment management company, and the activities of ACPI IM Limited in Jersey. The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory bodies, and is expected to complete during the fourth quarter of 2018.

Net profit at the end of June 2018 rose to CHF 115.3 million, up 5.3% from CHF 109.5 million from the same period in 2017. The operating result of CHF 147.4 million, compared with CHF 133.9 million a year earlier, represents an increase of 10.1% (+ CHF 13.5 million). Assets under management reached CHF 128.4 billion thanks to net inflows of CHF 2.7 billion.

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